008 Rick Alexander: How to Become the Best Version of Yourself in Adversities

Rick Alexander: How to Become the Best Version of Yourself in Adversities

Meet Rick Alexander, an author, speaker, high-performance coach, and runs a coaching academy. He teaches organizations and individuals how to understand themselves better.

In this episode of Construct Your Life Podcast with Austin Linney, Rick shares how he left the military to focus on writing and public speaking. He advises on the personal development steps that you need to take during this COVID-19 crisis.

Listen in to hear how you can take this uncomfortable time to explore who you are and become the person you’ve always wanted to become.

Quotes:
“A lot of people’s worlds are falling apart, but that can be a catalyst for growth, it doesn’t have to be a catalyst for getting worse.”- Rick Alexander

“A lot of times we’re pretty strict with our beliefs, and we want to hold on to what we already know because it’s comfortable for us but the reality is, it’s what you don’t know that could change your life.”- Rick Alexander

What you will learn:
[0:53] Rick talks about his aim as an author and speaker. Gathering tools along the way that he brings to the stage.

[02:05] Why his message hasn’t changed now during the pandemic but only added. Why we need to use these moments of adversities to progress ourselves and become better.

[3:40] The effects of change on people when they don’t have control over their situation.

[6:25] How to teach yourself to survive in adverse situations and learn to ask the right questions. Why you need to be brutally honest on who you are and find your identity.

[11:45] The importance of being open to listening to ideas and other people’s opinions if you want to change your life.

[16:31] What is contemplative thinking and why you should try it? How Rick learned to decide the path he needed to follow.

[19:51] How to get curious during this uncomfortable time and navigate the turbulence between being and becoming.

[22:04] Learning to live for now and not for the future.

[24:06] The power of deciding whom you want to be during this pandemic crisis to eliminate the shame that might occur later on.

[27:04] Rick explains the need to figure out your failures and become strong as you go through them to get to the wins.

[29:07] He talks about his 240 miles race adventure that is set to happen this year.

[31:38] Rick talks about the relationship he and his partner have. Understanding intention in a relationship and making it a good place of healing, understanding, and a container for growth.

[35:47] The purpose of being honest with yourself and your partner in a relationship. Learning to become the best version of yourself in a relationship.

Relevant Links:

Website: https://rickalexander.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickalexander_/?hl=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rickalexander22/
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